Events - 13/06/08

Jun 13 2008 by Michael Price, Flintshire Chronicle

EVENTS

FRIDAY

ASHTON HAYES: National Gardens Scheme open day at Ashton House Church Road, 6-9pm. Admission £3, children free. Ring 01829 752761.

GREAT BUDWORTH: National Gardens Scheme open day at Westage Farm in Westage Lane from 7-10pm. Admission £3.50, children free.

NESTON: University of Liverpool International Community coffee morning, Leahurst House, Chester High Road, 10.30-noon. Children welcome. 0151 336 6661/1517.

STAFFORD: Bowman Antiques Fairs at Staffordshire County Showground. 10am-5pm

WAVERTON: St Peter’s Parish Church, Waverton, is holding a County Parish Celebrates event June 13-15. Activities include a flower festival, hog roast, sheep dog demonstration, Saturday evening concert and bowls match.

SATURDAY

CROWTON: Farmers' market at Crowdon Village Hall from 9.30am-1pm. To book stall call 01928 787021 after 6pm.

GREAT BUDWORTH: National Gardens Scheme open day at Westage Farm in Westage Lane – 11am-5pm. Admission £3.50, children free.

HUXLEY: Methodist Church open Saturday 2-4pm for people to enjoy Fairtrade tea/coffee and cakes. Also on sale are Traidcraft goods and a good selection of second-hand books. Ring 01829 781321.

LIVERPOOL: Ship bottling with Des Newton – see how it’s done at the Merseyside Maritime Museum at 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Ring 0151 478 4499.

MALPAS: National Gardens Scheme open day at The Valve House in Egerton Green from 2-6pm. Admission £3, children free.

OSWESTRY: The 30th Annual Vintage Rally of the Clwyd Veteran and Vintage

Machinery Society Ltd at Oswestry showground from 10am. For details call Del Fidler on 01978 757646.

SANDYWAY: A novelty dog show on June 14 at 1pm. Competitions include the waggiest tail, best fancy dress dog, terrier racing and more, all £1. Cake stalls and tombola will also be set up at The Cheshire Hunt Kennels, Kennel Lane, Sandy Way. Entry fee is a donation.

SALTNEY: The Annual MIGO (Modern Image Gauge 0 Group) exhibition is at the Saltney Community Centre from 10.30am. Organiser, Mike Dunning, said six O gauge layouts will be on show as well as trade stands and demonstrations.

STAFFORD: Bowman Antiques Fairs at Staffordshire County Showground. 10am-5pm

TALACRE: Strandline Search at Talacre – Marine Awareness from North Wales Wildlife Trust help you find sea treasures from 2pm. Meet at the Smugglers Inn car park in Talacre. Book on 01352 703263.

WAVERTON: St Peter’s Parish Church fete, Waverton. Flower festival, hog roast, sheep dog demonstration, Saturday evening concert and bowls match.

WIRRAL: A Viking Battle community fete and fun day at Prenton Rugby Club and Golf Driving Range. 11am-4pm.

SUNDAY

ASHTON HAYES: Village garden trail for Save The Family from 2-5pm. Adults £3, accompanied under 16s free. Trail programmes from 01829 751282, 01829 759442 or at the gardens. Teas at 5 Peel Crescent.

CHRISTLETON: Christleton Churches Together: village tea room, at the methodist church, 2pm-4.30pm each Sunday afternoon in June, July and August. Drinks and home-made cakes. Proceeds to charity.

ERBISTOCK: National Gardens Scheme open day at The Garden House from 2-5pm. Admission £3, children free. Ring 01978 781149.

GREAT BUDWORTH: National Gardens Scheme open day at Westage Farm in Westage Lane 11am-5pm. Admission £3.50, children free.

MALPAS: National Gardens Scheme open day at The Valve House in Egerton Green from 2-6pm. Admission £3, children free.

NORTHOP: Celyn Farmers' Market from 9.30am-1pm at the Welsh College of Horticulture.

OSWESTRY: The 30th Annual Vintage Rally of the Clwyd Veteran and Vintage

Machinery Society Ltd at Oswestry showground from 10am. 01978 757646.

RUTHIN: National Gardens Scheme open day at Nanyclwyd Hall from 2-6pm. Admission £3, children 50p.

SALTNEY: The Annual MIGO (Modern Image Gauge 0 Group) exhibition is at Saltney Community Centre from 10.30am.

STAFFORD: Bowman Antiques Fairs at Staffordshire County Showground. 10am-5pm

THREAPWOOD: The Threapwood Garden Trail, featuring nine gardens. Plants and homemade teas available. Noon-5.30pm. Admission is £5, children free. Sorry, no dogs.

TILSTON: National Gardens Scheme open day at Grafton Lodge from 1-5.30pm. Admission £4, children free. Ring 01829 250670.

WAVERTON: St Peter’s Parish Church, Waverton is holding a County Parish Celebrates

WREXHAM: Biodiversity Flagship Event – a day of wildlife fun and discovery for all the family. Ring 01352 703263 for details.

MONDAY

CHESTER: Chester Cycling Campaign. The Five Miles for Health ride will depart from The Piper pub off the A41 at 6.30pm. For details, call James Duckers on 01244 402273 or e-mail j.duckers@chester.gov.uk

LIVERPOOL: Keep Your Eyes On The Prize – the inspiring story of Diane Nash and her involvement with the Civil Rights Movement at the International Slavery Museum, Albert Dock, at 2pm and 3pm. Ring 0151 478 4499.

TUESDAY

CHESTER: Tai Chi classes at the Old Chapel in Hoole, 6.30-8.30pm. The class costs £6 and participants can just turn up on the night.

CHESTER: Connections – a group for young minded people over 18 with various physical disabilities at Caldy Valley Community Centre, Great Boughton, 10.30am-1.30pm. Ring 01244 378991.

DODLESTON: Cash prize quiz at the Red Lion 9pm onwards. Ring 01244 684001 for details.

FARNDON: Prize bingo will be held at Farndon Sports and Social Club at 8pm.

WEDNESDAY

CHESTER: Chester Flower Club meeting with demonstration on Flowers With Auntie by Margaret Evans of Oswestry at Christleton Parish Hall, 1 for 1.30pm. Guests £5.

HOOLE: TAGB Tae Kwon-Do Beginners course at 7.45pm at Hoole Community Centre in Westminster Road. For details 07813 548 376.

HUNTINGTON: Huntington Toddlers at the village hall in Butterbache Road, drop-in from 9.15am. Ring 01244 351343.

LITTLE STANNEY: Pilates classes at Little Stanney Village Hall 6.15-7pm. Ring 01244 375422/07746 968028.

MANCOT: Yoga at Mancot Church Hall at 8pm. Ring 07939 828941.

PULFORD: Aqua aerobics, Grosvenor Hotel Health Club, 6-6.45pm. Non-swimmers welcome. Details: 01244 570560.

SAUGHALL: Pilates classes at the Vernon Institute 7.30-8.30pm. Ring 01244 375422/07746 968028.

TARPORLEY: Weight Watchers meeting at the British Legion in High Street from 7pm. Ring Natalie on 01978 852428.

WREXHAM: The Rhos Orpheus Male Choir are holding an Open Rehearsal to recruit new members at St. Mary's Cathedral Hall, Regent Streetfrom 7.30-9.30 pm.

No previous choral experience is necessary and wives and partners are welcome when refreshments will be provided.

For more details see www.rhosorpheus-mc.co.uk or call 01978 846919.

THURSDAY

BROUGHTON: Slimming World class from 5.30pm and 7.30pm at the War Memorial Institute. Ring 01244 534593.

CHESTER: Chester Cycling Campaign. The 16-mile traffic-free ride departs from the Little Roodee car park at 6.45pm.

For details of the events, call James Duckers on 01244 402273 or e-mail j.duckers@chester.gov.uk.

CHESTER: Buddhist Meditation Class at 7.30pm at Stanley Palace in Watergate Street. Cost £5. Term based. Ring 01244 300605.

CHESTER: General knowledge quiz in aid of Miles of Smiles at The Ship Victory in George Street 8.30pm.

FRODSHAM: Frodsham U3A meeting with talk on Cheshire’s Churches by Brian Connor at the community centre in Fluin Lane at 2pm. Ring 01928 732415.

FRODSHAM: Buddhist Meditation Class at 7.30pm at Castle Park Arts Centre. Cost £5. Term based. Ring 01244 300605 to book.